Knit Graffiti

"Knit Graffiti", or "Yarn Bombing", or "Knitta". All names for a special type of graffiti Or at least that's what I've seen these types of things called.

This one was spotted in Shirlington between CakeLove and the library. p.s.- save the calories and DON'T eat at CakeLove. It was gross. I didn't like the frosting so I scraped it off...but then I was like WHY am I eating the calories for a cupcake without frosting?!?!

If any of you all live in the area, you should totally check out the Village at Shirlington! So many cute little shops and places to eat, particularly Guapos, the Cheese Shop, Busboys and Poets, and the list goes on and on. Since its not metro accessible I don't usually make it down there but when I do, I'm always happy!

A Splash of Color

I'm like a kid in a candy store when I see fun displays like this. Just LOOK at all that color! I found this display that lit up my life at the local Fresh Market store close to my work. I might have to go back again, just to see all this color! I work in a drab government building during the day, I need all the color I can get in my life! You know, besides the orange skirts, pink shirts, and neon green pants I wear and hot pink notebook I carry!

Nikki's Bridal Shower

Well, its that time! My bestie from waaaaaaaaaaay back is getting married!!! AAAHHHHH I can't believe it! Wow,I've known Nikki since high school, that's a really long time! Nikki is marrying an amazing guy, James, in just two short weeks! I can't wait to take the train down to Raleigh and celebrate this amazing marriage!

p.s.-the picture above is my MOST FAVORITIST (yes, I just said that) picture of the three of us (Nikki, Melissa, and I). It was taken in 2007, the summer of our hot messes but I don't think I could have survived without you two!

 

Cute cupcakes that Melissa made!

 

 

You know how much we all love food!

 

Yay for pretty beverages and table set ups!

 

How adorable is this?!?!!? Great idea for leftover corks!

 

 More yummy food!

 

 

Unlike other boring bridal showers, we actually had a FUN wine tasting! 

See, this is why I love my friends!!!

This Day in History v.27

Me in front of one of my future houses when I marry Prince Harry.

I love doing something or going somewhere and then later finding out how cool it is or some sort of history. Such as here when I snapped this picture of a call box in DC then later found out what it was. Well I took this picture back in 2007 or 2008 when I lived in London and my mom had come to visit. I was reading one of my favourite blogs today, Tired of London, Tired of Life, and found out the significance!  The Canada Gates were given to London by Canada in 1905 and is at the entrance of Green Park. I was inside the park and took this picture.

Right near the gate is the Canada Memorial, erected in 1992, which is a tribute to the 113,663 members of the Canadian Forces killed during World Wars I and II. Thank you Wikipedia!

 The Canada Memorial. Interesting its not called the Canadian Memorial...but what do I know?

Ray's Hell Burger

I just HAVE to tell you all about this yummy place that is within walking distance of my diggs! It's called Ray's Hell Burger and its located at:

1725 Wilson Blvd 

Arlington, VA 22209 

It's tucked away in this little shopping center and eating there will literally rock your world. I tell the truth, I promise. It's literally the best burger I've ever had in my life. It's messy, dirty, and juicy (I'm talking the burger, not the facility). Just check out the menu if you don't believe me!

People come from all over to eat here, there is a map of the U.S. and a map of the world with push pins all over it, you have to see it to believe it:

Sorry, I couldn't get a better world picture, these kids were sitting at the

table in front of it....how rude!!!!!

 The only downside - they only accept cash. Womp womp...but they're so extra special to you...they have their own ATM right next to the register. Um, thank you since I'm never prepared!
 
And you know what just made the place 15 billion times better? I just read on their website that you can bring in your own wine...there's no serving or corkage fee......sssccccchhhhhwwwwwiiiinnnngggg!!!!